Volunteers always neededWe are always in need of people to volunteer for the Liturgical roles of Lector, Usher, Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. If you feel called to any of these ministries, please contact Fr. Bill. Our volunteers are greatly appreciated.

Altar ServersBoys wishing to serve as Altar Servers begin their training after receiving First Communion. A training session is held once or twice a year on a Sunday and at other times during the year as needed. New servers begin as cross bearers and eventually take on the full duties of an altar server. They are scheduled to serve on either Saturday or Sunday Mass, once a month or more, depending on the number of servers. The date and time for training sessions are posted in the bulletin.

Cantor/MusicianGood congregational singing is the goal of our parish. To help us achieve this goal we need musicians to lead and support the community. Song leading is one part of a cantor's job, but the role of the psalmist is the most important element of the cantor's functions. A cantor should have a pleasant voice, an interest in liturgy, a willingness to learn the psalms and acclamations, the ability to teach new music, and a commitment to practice prior to leading the assembly. Cantors are scheduled to serve every four or five weeks, depending on the number of volunteers. At various times during the liturgical year, our parish will call for volunteers for choral singing. This short-term commitment will involve weekly practices from three to ten weeks. St. Mary's is always seeking talented instrumentalists (organ, piano, violin, flute, trumpet, guitar, etc.) who are willing to study, learn, and practice liturgical music and participate in special liturgical occasions. If interested, contact the parish office - 425-5806.Catechist or Teacher's AideCatechesis means "echoing God's Word." It is an education in the Christian faith of children, young people, and adults. Specifically, it is handing on the faith to our parish youth in our religious education program. A catechist offers their talent and gifts enthusiastically in response to the call of God. They share their faith life with the students. It involves commitment to our Catholic faith and tradition by being a good example for our youth including but not limited to the following:*Weekly participation in the Sunday Eucharist*An ongoing sharing in the life of the parish and larger church*Practicing the teachings of our Catholic tradition*A commitment to personal growth as a catechist and as a Christian.If you would like to be a catechist or aide in our religious education program, please contact the Parish office at 425-5806 or the Religious Education Office (on Wednesdays)at 425-7830.Communion MinistersExtraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Volunteers who are in good standing in the parish, who are examples of Christian living in faith and conduct; who strive to grow in holiness through this sacrament of unity and love, and who hold a deep reverence for the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist, may contact the pastor in order to serve as an extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Training and literature of the ministry is given out, and volunteers are scheduled to serve at either Saturday or Sunday Mass once a month or more depending on the number of volunteers available. A monthly schedule is inserted in the bulletin at the beginning of each month and the weekend schedule is printed in the bulletin.

Gift BearersFamily Gift Bearers: Families who wish to carry up the gifts for either Saturday or Sunday Mass may add their names to the liturgy schedule by calling the parish secretary. The monthly liturgy schedule is inserted in the bulletin the first weekend of the month and the weekly schedule is printed in the bulletin.Rosary LeadersThe Rosary is prayed 1/2 hour before Mass during the week and on weekends. Rosary leaders may be a husband and wife, a family or an individual. Your name will be added to the Rosary Leader list and you will be scheduled for weekend masses on either Saturday or Sunday, whichever you prefer. The weekday Rosary is not scheduled but someone volunteers each day. Call the parish secretary 273-3577 if you wish to volunteer to lead the rosary.

Ushers - GreetersFour ushers are needed for each weekend Mass to welcome parishioners and visitors, distribute missalettes before Mass, help people find a seat if needed, take up the collection, and hand out bulletins after Mass. If there are no gift bearers assigned the ushers also carry up the gifts. Sunday ushers are asked to help count the collection. Call the parish office - 425-5806 - if interested.